The board received three facilities-related reports and proposals: a proposed ramp and secondary egress at Statesville High stadium, a district-wide presentation on facility rentals and revenue, and a recommendation to name the new elementary school on Parkertown Road "Parkertown Elementary School."

Statesville High ramp modification: Facilities staff said the stadium has a single primary egress route that becomes a safety concern during crowded events. The proposed project would add a handicap-accessible ramp and a staircase to provide a second egress path. The construction bid process produced a low bidder (Lefebvre) with an alternative that exceeded $126,000; the district expects to bring a formal approval motion and contract next week. Facilities staff said Statesville High administration and Statesville Police support the change.

District facility use and revenue: Facilities director (presentation) explained the district uses an FMX system to manage rentals and reported roughly $95,000 in rental fees last year across gyms, athletic fields and performing arts centers; staff noted 60% of rental agreements were provided at no charge to community partners (youth leagues, scouting, faith-based groups and others) and that many rentals are program-specific or come with in-kind exchanges (equipment or services). Staff cautioned that much of the "revenue" is limited in scope, that operations and supervision place work demands on schools, and that expanding rentals could require dedicated staff or an outsourced management partner. The presentation included a sample case (North Iredell High track) showing an estimated $10,000 seasonal profit from a hypothetical 10-week rental window; facilities staff and the superintendent urged caution and noted trade-offs between school workload and district-level revenue.

New elementary naming: District staff recommended naming the elementary school under design on Parkertown Road "Parkertown Elementary School" to reflect local geography and community identity. Staff said the decision will be brought to the board for approval at the next meeting; school colors and mascot have not been set. Facilities staff said they had consulted with two local residents about the name but had not conducted a broad community naming contest.

What will happen next: The Statesville High ramp modification and Parkertown Elementary School name will be presented as voting items at next week’s meeting; the facilities-rental presentation was informational, and staff said they will return with any proposed policy or operational changes if the board directs more active facility commercialization or outsourcing.

Ending: Board members suggested exploring corporate sponsorships, outsourcing management, adjusting fee structures for different user types, and ensuring rental revenue stays closer to the schools that host events; staff agreed to provide follow-up cost and revenue analyses if the board desires.